Daria Saharova developed a proprietary Climate Performance Potential model that measures technology's total avoidable emissions by 2040 rather than company-level metrics, turning climate impact into a core investment tool. She positions herself at the intersection of climate tech and deep tech, arguing that climate capital is misallocated toward consumer sectors when the real impact lies in harder-to-finance heavy industries and backing technologies like quantum computing and new materials that don't exist at scale yet.

• Deeply committed to climate technology and backing entrepreneurs who are building a regenerative world. Evaluates startups using climate performance potential as a core financial metric because of a strong belief that companies excelling in this area will become the most valuable in the future. Partnering with leaders like the founder of Ecosia is a prime example of this sustainability focus.
• Passionate about diversity and empowering women across venture capital, technology, and science. Frequently highlights female trailblazers, such as celebrating mRNA scientist Katalin Kariko as a true rockstar and advocating for initiatives that support African female founders in the electric mobility space. Emphasizes that diversity in startup founding teams fundamentally matters for success.
• Fascinated by the new generation of biotechnology, particularly within sustainable food innovation. Expressed excitement over portfolio companies developing highly novel products, specifically showcasing startups that invented the first plant-based high-end filet mignon and those creating cocoa-free chocolate.
• Prefers communication to be highly efficient and direct. Strongly endorsed the idea of keeping information short and entirely to the point, which is a crucial detail for any founder preparing a pitch deck or an introductory email.